Most Kenmore dishwasher repairs in McMinnville involve the same few systems: the filter and drain, the water supply, the door latch, the heat and the controls. The McMinnville list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on dishwashers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dishwasher repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dishwashers; they are not Sears.
Independent Kenmore Dishwasher Technicians, McMinnville OR
Within 30 miles of McMinnville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in McMinnville itself, and other nearby bases include Salem (7), Beaverton (6), and Tigard (5). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. The closest is Les' Appliance Services., about 1.5 miles away. None of the repair companies near McMinnville name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.8, 12.0 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Name dishwashers in their listing | 0 |
At the top of the McMinnville list: ATS Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.9 stars from 395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Les' Appliance Services. (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Portland (26.2 miles away, based in Portland, 4.8 stars from 691 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JL's Appliances (19.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.5 stars from 330 reviews).
Kenmore Dishwasher Series Technicians Work On
Signs Your Kenmore Dishwasher Needs a Technician
- Dishwasher will not start or the lights blink
- An error code on the display
- Bad smell from the tub between loads
Inside a Dishwasher Repair Visit
Care Kenmore Recommends for Its Dishwashers
- Switch between cycles such as Pots & Pans and Normal instead of using one cycle every time, to limit hard-water buildup on spray arms and jets. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
- Once a month, run a normal cycle in the empty dishwasher with a bowl of about half a cup of white vinegar on the upper rack. Source: Kenmore Livemore - Quick Tips: 3 Ways to Care for Your Dishwasher
Budgeting for a Kenmore Dishwasher Repair
A Kenmore dishwasher repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Motor repair: $200–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Drain pump repair: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
- Dishwasher repair technician labor: $75–$100 per hour Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does Dishwasher Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dishwasher, replacing it is usually the better value. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dishwasher?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dishwasher repair cost guide and how long dishwashers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label on the edge of the door or the side of the tub opening
- Whether the dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal or straight to the sink drain
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, leaks, dirty or wet dishes)
Local Notes for McMinnville
Most dishwasher calls in McMinnville come down to the same handful of parts: the filter and drain path, the drain pump, the inlet valve, the door latch and the heating parts.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dishwasher Technician Near McMinnville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the dishwasher is leaking, will you pull the kick panel to find where the water starts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dishwasher Repair FAQs: McMinnville, OR
Do you work for Kenmore?
How do I get rid of a dishwasher odor?
Why does my Kenmore dishwasher show an error code?
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Clean the filter, check the drain hose under the sink and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.